US Bridges

RTE 199 over Saw Kill

Poor

Dutchess County, New York · 2.2 MI W JCT Rts 199+308 · Structure no. 000000001040020

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,635
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE 199 over Saw Kill is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying RTE 199 over Saw Kill in Dutchess County, New York. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,635 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,845 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRTE 199
CrossesSaw Kill
Location2.2 MI W JCT Rts 199+308
RouteState Highway 199
Coordinates41.99346, -73.84612
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,635 (2018)
Projected traffic6,845 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE 199 over Saw Kill built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 199 over Saw Kill in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE 199 over Saw Kill carry?

About 5,635 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE 199 over Saw Kill?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns RTE 199 over Saw Kill?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.